Overview
- Phoenix is forecast to hit 94°F on Friday and Saturday, which would be its hottest reading ever recorded in meteorological winter, while Los Angeles could reach 90°F and much of the Bay Area rises into the 70s.
- Temperatures surge Friday into Saturday across parts of the Midwest and Northeast, with 50s to near 60°F in cities including Chicago, Washington, Detroit and New England before a weekend cooldown.
- Local outlets from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin highlight fast reversals with light snow or wintry mixes from late weekend into Monday–Tuesday, with mainly minor accumulations but possible travel slowdowns depending on timing.
- Warm, breezy conditions are prompting localized hazards, with Kansas City forecasting elevated fire danger as winds gust and temperatures approach a record-tying 73°F on Friday.
- India’s weather service projects a gradual 2–3°C rise across northwest and central plains with Delhi set to top 30°C, while southern states see scattered rain and Mumbai reports a late-day smog layer and uneven AQI readings.